Name: Chocolate Lava Cake in a Crock Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 ounces Chocolate Cake Mix; 3.4 ounces Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix; 1 cup Sour Cream; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 0.333 cup Butter; 3 Eggs; 3.25 cups Milk; 1.5 cups Mini Marshmallows; 1 cup Chocolate chips

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Chocolate Lava Cake in a Crock Pot

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Instructions

Grease the crock pot and set aside.

Combine the chocolate cake mix, sour cream, vanilla, butter,eggs and 1 ¼ cups of milk in a large bowl (or directly in the crock pot);Transfer to slow cooker.

In a separate bowl, combine the pudding and remaining 2 cups of milk and whisk as directed on the package.

Pour directly on top of the prepared cake mix. Do not stir.

Secure the crock pot lid and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

Remove the lid and sprinkle on the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.

Put the lid back on and allow to cook for 15 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temperature Precision for Lava Centers 🌡️
Set your crock pot to LOW heat and cook for 1.5-2 hours maximum—HIGH heat will overcook the centers and eliminate the signature molten chocolate lava effect you're aiming for.
Marshmallow Placement Strategy 🍫
Place mini marshmallows in the center of the batter before cooking, then add a second layer halfway through for optimal melting and texture contrast in each bite.
Sour Cream Secret for Moisture 🥄
Use full-fat sour cream and don't skimp on the amount—it creates moisture and tenderness that prevents the cake from drying out in the long, slow crock pot environment.
Pudding Mix Enhancement 🎂
Bloom the instant chocolate pudding mix with the milk for 2-3 minutes before mixing into batter to activate the thickening agents and deepen the chocolate flavor intensity.
Parchment Paper Liner Trick 📄
Line your crock pot with parchment paper for easy removal and to prevent any direct contact with the ceramic that might cause uneven cooking or sticking on the edges.